Tourists are familiar with England because of London, Manchester, Liverpool and other major cities, known all over the world. However, it should be noted that behind the glamour and glamour of megacities sometimes it is difficult to get an impression of the real atmosphere, traditions and history of this country.

Smaller British towns have their own charm, and their quieter life and two-storey houses can be just as much fun to explore as the big glass and concrete cities.

BOLTON
Bolton is a magnificent city built in the northwest of England, in the county of Manchester. Originally built in the second half of the nineteenth century, and at that time the city was a county. In 1644, a very significant Civil War battle took place in the town.

Bolton has attractions for all tastes, with historical walkers having a very popular old Smithill’s Hall homestead. Built in the 15th century, today it is one of the oldest manors in northwest England. Renovations of this ancient manor house have managed to preserve a number of pristine medieval elements, and an interesting museum was opened in the historic building in 1963.

HAYWOOD
A small town in the north of England with a population of just under 30,000. It is located in the county of Manchester, between Bury and Rochdale. After the Industrial Revolution, Haywood became a mill town, with large brick cotton mills dominating the landscape. Industrial textile production was introduced in Haywood in the late 18th century, and by 1833 the town had 27 cotton mills.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Church is Haywood’s main landmark, the center of the town. The place of worship at the site of St. Luke’s is known to have existed until 1611. The old Heywood Chapel was demolished in 1859 to make way for the present church, designed by Joseph Clark. The foundation stone was laid on May 31, 1860, and construction was completed in 1862

The Heywood War Memorial is located in the Memorial Garden across from St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Church and was originally erected for “the men of Heywood who gave their lives” during World War I and later World War II. It is a gray granite cenotaph decorated with wreaths and crosses. At the front is a bronze female figure with a laurel wreath, symbolizing peace.

ROCHDALE
Amazing nature, helpful locals, and plenty of opportunities for a fulfilling vacation – that’s Rochdale. The first mention of this city in historical documents dates back to 1086. Rochdale got its fame thanks to the rapidly developing trade; to be more precise – an unusually large number of markets.

The main attraction is the town hall, designed by architect William Henry Crossland. The town hall, which eventually reached a height of seventy-three meters, was completed in 1871. The entrance to the main city building was decorated by gargoyles and traditional English heraldic animals – lions. However, neither gargoyles nor lions statues did not save Rochdale Town Hall from a fire in 1883. In addition to this event, the town hall is famous for the fact that on its balcony the locals once declared the independence of the city – an event, of course, historical.

BERI
The name Bery comes from an old English word meaning “castle, citadel or fort”. The city was laid out around an ancient market place, but there is earlier evidence of the city’s origins, dating back to the Roman occupation.

A vase of Roman origin, studded with small-sized bronze coins dating from 253-282 AD, is on display at the local Beri Local History Museum. This find was discovered a little north of where the center of Beri is located today.

Of course, the most famous and popular building with tourists and visitors is the castle of Beri, a well-fortified manor house. It was built in 1469 by Sir Thomas Pilkington, Lord of Pilkington and Bury and a full member of the Lancashire nobility.

OLTRINGHAM
Alltringham was founded in 1290 as a mercantile town, although at the time of its founding agriculture prevailed over commerce. Altringham remains a market town to this day. The socio-economic development of the city was stimulated by the construction of the Bridgewater Canal in 1765 and the construction of the railroad in 1849, after which the city began to rapidly develop its industry. The city began to expand, absorbing the surrounding villages.

Today, Alltringham is an affluent bedroom community in Manchester, thanks in large part to its advanced transportation system. Alltringham has traditionally (since the 19th century) been home to a large number of “middle class” people. The city is home to the Alltringham Football Club and three hockey clubs, Manchester Storm, Alltringham Aces and Trafford Tornados.